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Berry Bros & Rudd review: There can surely be few other estates that are as sought-after or as<br/>consistently brilliant as Léoville-Barton and 1996 was an outstanding<br/>year for this impressive Second Growth. This wine highlights St<br/>Julien'ssuccess in 1996 with a richly opulent style that will give<br/>incredible satisfaction for years to come. This may not be as flamboyant as the<br/>1995 and still very much in its youth, but it is already approachable and will<br/>provide sublime drinking until 2030.

Château Léoville-barton:
The history of Langoa and Leoville Barton is the history of a family who have managed to preserve their inheritance for more than 2 centuries.
From one generetion to another the wines produced by the two properties have maintained the quality of their classification, offering wines at the very top of their appellation.

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A well-structured, racy red. Lovely, fresh aromas of raspberries, cream and currants. Medium- to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins which are firm yet silky. One of the more reasonably priced top '96s. Best after 2000. (JS) Wine Spectator. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1996 Leoville-Barton 750ml

Full ruby color. Blueberry, roasted nuts, mint and a hint of game on the nose. Fat, sweet and multilayered; rich, ripe and deep. Offers a generous mouthfeel for a young 96 from the Medoc. Substantial ripe tannins spread out over the palate. Very lon... Stephen Tanzers IWC. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1996 Leoville-Barton 750ml

This is a strong effort for Langoa, which always seems to play second fiddle to its more powerful sibling, the great Leoville-Barton. The color is a dense black/ruby/purple. Although tight, the bouque... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1996 Langoa Barton 1500ml

Wild berries on the nose with an exotic flower undertone. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long rich finish. Gorgeous red. Give it time.-- 95/ 96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. -JS Wine Spectator.

Berry Bros & Rudd review: There can surely be few other estates that are as sought-after or as<br/>consistently brilliant as Léoville-Barton and 1996 was an outstanding<br/>year for this impressive Second Growth. This wine highlights St<br/>Julien'ssuccess in 1996 with a richly opulent style that will give<br/>incredible satisfaction for years to come. This may not be as flamboyant as the<br/>1995 and still very much in its youth, but it is already approachable and will<br/>provide sublime drinking until 2030.